Preparation

1

Make the Concocted Soy Sauce:

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Combine all concocted soy sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and bringing to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and stir occasionally until it has reduced and become syrupy, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then strain into a container and set aside.

3

Make the Fried Shallot Chili Oil:

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Put chili flakes, Sichuan pepper and salt in a heat-proof glass pint jar with a tight-fitting lid. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high until it begins to shimmer or when a bit a water sizzles when it hits the oil. Add the shallots to the oil and fry until they are golden brown. Once browned, immediately pour into the jar of chili flakes using a wide-mouthed funnel. Gently stir to mix the ingredients and allow to cool. Once cooled, add the sesame oil and stir to combine.

5

Prepare the dumplings:

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Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle with flour; set aside.

Working with one wrapper at a time, put a tablespoon of pork filling onto a wrapper, fold wrapper in half, seal with water, and pleat into a crescent shape. Transfer each dumpling to the baking sheet and cover with a damp tea towel.

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Meanwhile, bring a 5-quart pot of water to a boil. Working in batches, boil dumplings until the filling is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer dumplings to a platter or individual serving bowls. Top with the concocted soy sauce and garnish with the Lao Gan Ma Chili Oil and green onions.